Tag: boarding school

Best-selling Author Mark Kurlansky ’66 Visits Classes, Gives Public Book Talk 

Award winner toured campus, met with students hoping to follow in his footsteps  Mark Kurlansky ’66, an award-winning author of more than 40 books, stopped by Cheshire Academy February 19, visiting several classes and signing books before an evening author talk at Barnes & Noble Cheshire.  Kurlansky met with aspiring writers in the Writing Center and addressed classes in both history […]

Cheshire Academy Appoints Melissa Terrio as Inaugural Dean of Enrollment Management 

Historic New England Boarding School Marks Strategic Milestone with Senior Leadership Appointment Cheshire Academy is proud to announce the appointment of Melissa T. Terrio, M.Ed., as its inaugural dean of enrollment management, effective May 1, 2026. This newly created senior leadership position represents a defining moment in the school’s evolution.  Founded in 1794, Cheshire Academy […]

Remembering Cheshire Academy Alum James Van Der Beek ’95

Class of 1995, Cheshire Town Scholar, 1977-2026 It is with profound sadness that Cheshire Academy mourns the passing of James Van Der Beek ’95, who died on February 11, 2026, following a courageous battle with colorectal cancer. He was 48 years old. James embodied everything the Cheshire Town Scholar award represents: scholarship, citizenship, ambition, and […]

Cheshire Academy Alum Molly Golden to Headed to Super Bowl LX 

Sophomore is youngest Ithaca College student ever to cover the Big Game from the official Super Bowl Media Center and Radio Row  Molly Golden ’24 is headed to California to report on Super Bowl LX for Ithaca College, where she is a sophomore. Golden, who started the popular “Molly’s Minute” Instagram series while at Cheshire Academy, is the youngest-ever student to be […]

CT Media Giant Taps Cheshire Academy Experts for Education Insights 

Hearst Media “Education Outlook” Section Showcases Cheshire Academy Experts  Hearst Connecticut Media turned to Cheshire Academy for expert insights for its quarterly education outlook section that ran in 10 state publications.  The section, focused on school libraries, included a cover story, “School Libraries: Offering Resources, Source Knowledge, Respite & Much to Read,” featuring comments from Director of Library Services Kate Daly ’05. In the current world, Daly said, a […]

Cheshire Academy to Launch Apogee Fencing Program

Elite program pairs world-class coaching with rigorous IB academics at historic Connecticut boarding school CHESHIRE, Conn. — Jan. 14, 2026 — Cheshire Academy today announced the launch of Apogee Fencing at Cheshire Academy, an elite competitive program offering promising international fencers the opportunity to compete at the highest levels of the sport while earning their […]

Cheshire Academy Launches Next Chapter of Roxbury Program

Combining 25 Years of Legacy with Cutting-Edge Brain Science-Backed Pathways CHESHIRE, Conn. — Jan. 5, 2026 — Cheshire Academy today announced the next evolution of one of its most distinctive academic pillars: the newly rebranded Roxbury Center for Learning & Leadership, a comprehensive, neuroscience-driven program designed to help every student reach their fullest potential.  A signature program unique […]

NBC Features Cheshire Academy 12th Grader for Offering Free Tennis Clinic in Jamaica

Chase Harding combines athletic excellence with service, embodying Cheshire Academy’s mission of “Individual Growth. Global Purpose.”  When Chase Harding returned to his hometown of Kingston, Jamaica this summer, he didn’t just visit — he created opportunity. The Cheshire Academy 12th grader brought donated rackets and equipment to the neighborhood of Payne Land, where he hosted […]

Cheshire Academy Academic Dean Shares Grading Insights on National Podcast

Rewarding collaboration, character, and mastery is key at Cheshire Academy  In a November episode of the podcast “The Brighter Side of Education,” Cheshire Academy Dean of Academics Marc Aronson imagined a school where grades reward collaboration, character, and genuine mastery—not just memorization and speed. He shared with teachers across the country how Cheshire Academy rethought assessment through Grading What Matters, a framework […]

Cheshire Academy Reignites Community Tradition with Lights of Hope Event

Community invited to experience luminaries, support local charities on December 17  CHESHIRE, CT – Cheshire Academy is bringing back a cherished community tradition this December with the return of Lights of Hope, an evening event that celebrates service, unity, and the power of giving back.  A Beloved Tradition Returns  Inspired by the original Lights of Hope […]